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Atome Financial grows credit facility to $80M with BlackRock Private Credit, InnoVen Capital funding
Atome Financial, a Singapore-based digital financial technology platform and part of Advance Intelligence Group, has secured funding from BlackRock Private Credit, InnoVen Capital, growing its credit facility to $80 million.
Southeast Asian organizations are taking a hit from frequent, expensive outages. Here’s how to minimize the impact
Organizations that have begun to embrace the opportunities of SEA’s digital economy increasingly recognize that observability is not just a technical practice, but a strategic imperative that drives measurable business outcomes. By investing in observability, they can ensure more reliable digital experiences, achieve operational efficiencies, and set the…
StraitsX partners with RedotPay and Visa to advance digital asset payments
StraitsX, a Singapore-based digital asset infrastructure provider, has partnered with Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency payment firm RedotPay and global payment firm Visa to advance digital asset payments.
Maharlika, CP Group to launch $1B private equity fund for agri-food, digital, and green energy in the Philippines
The Philippines’ sovereign wealth fund Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC) and Thai conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Group Co., Ltd. (CP Group) are launching $1 billion private equity fund for agri-food, digital, and green energy in the Philippines.
Life Science Incubator unveils Singapore’s largest co-working laboratory at Elementum
Life Science Incubator (LSI) has officially launched the largest co-working laboratory in Singapore at Elementum, located in JTC’s one-north business park.
Singapore’s Venturi Partners invests $25M in Indian footwear brand JQR
Venturi Partners, a Singapore-based consumer fund, has announced a $25 million investment in Just Quick Run (JQR), an India-based emerging brand in the affordable footwear segment.
Malaysia’s Payd secures $400,000 seed extension funding from A2D Ventures, Orbit Startups, AngelSpark
Payd, a Malaysian fintech company specializing in earned wage access (EWA) solutions, has successfully raised a $400,000 seed extension round from A2D Ventures, Orbit Startups, and AngelSpark.
Digital 2025: nearly two thirds of Southeast Asia’s population are on social media
Nearly two thirds (61.5 percent) of Southeast Asia’s population are on social media making up 10.2 percent of the global share of social media identities, Meltwater and We Are Social said Monday.
APAC businesses face rising AI-driven cyberattacks in 2025
Continuous vigilance and proactive security measures are key to mitigating AI-driven cyber threats. Businesses that stay ahead of emerging threats and implement comprehensive #CyberSecurity strategies will be better positioned to withstand the challenges of an #AI-driven digital world.
